Foster Youth
The Mockingbird Society is leading the independent voice for foster care reform in the state of Washington and beyond.
A resource for Virginia’s foster youth that provides information about education, money management, transportation, legal issues, job training and job opportunities, and staying healthy.
The Pennsylvania Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is comprised of current and former substitute care youth ages 16-21. Youth leaders on the YAB educate, advocate, and form partnerships to create positive change in the substitute care system.
The Oregon Department of Human Services is working in partnership with ASPIRE to encourage and empower foster youth to gain the knowledge and skills to become self-sufficient, responsible and contributing members of their community.
A detailed and very useful handbook to have during a youth’s time in care. Created by the Youth in Progress Organization based in New York City.
Resources for youth and adults about foster care in the state of New Mexico.
Since 1997, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation has advanced social capital and public policy in support of healthy, resilient children. We spark public and private community leaders to capitalize on local expertise and resources by working together. We engage state and local decision makers so the policies they shape help children thrive. The longer we wait, the larger the opportunity gap. With your help, all children can reach their full potential.
This is a Web site with information on a variety of issues important to current and former foster youth. The site provides links on how to develop supports, find services, get answers to important questions and just keep you posted on what’s new.
The MFYRC aims to connect transitioning youth with programs already provided by local non-profit organizations. MFYRC also works with state and local child welfare agencies to incorporate the youth voice into system change.
The HOPE Mentoring Program has been put into place in order to making meaningful community connections for teens in out of home care. Our hope is that these community mentors will maintain relationships with their mentees long after the one year commitment has been fullfilled, and that these lasting relationships will ease the transition from foster care to independence.
Children & Families of Iowa’s Elevate is a youth-driven program that inspires change, compassion and connection for foster and adoptive youth in Iowa. Elevate members are youth ages 13 and up who have been involved in foster care, adoption or other out-of-home placements. We are young people who want to make a difference in the child welfare system. We come from every background and we all have stories to tell. Elevate’s mission is to inspire others to new levels of understanding and compassion to the life connection needs of foster care and adoptive teens by sharing their personal stories of hope.
Idaho’s Independent Living Program assists youth ages 15 to 21 develop the skills necessary to make a successful transition from foster care to independent living. Youth who have been in care for 90 cumulative days after their 15th birthday are eligible for Independent Living services.